Science by itself is not enough, there must be a force and discipline outside the sciences to coordinate them and point to a goal. It is not possible to run a course aright when the goal itself has not been rightly placed. What science needs is philosophy the analysis of scientific method and the coordination of scientific purposes and results; without this, any science must be superficial. Government suffers, precisely like science, for lack of philosophy. Philosophy bears to science the same relationship which statesmanship bears to politics movement guided by total knowledge and perspective, as against. aimless and individual seeking. Just as the pursuit of knowledge becomes scholasticism when divorced from the actual needs of men and life, so the pursuit of politics becomes a destructive bedlam when divorced from science and philosophy."
Which one of the following statements best reflects the most rational, logical and practical message conveyed by the passage?

Correct Option (B)

The passage highlights that just as science requires philosophy for direction and purpose, governance (politics) similarly needs philosophical depth to avoid becoming aimless and destructive. It draws a parallel between "aimless and individual seeking" in politics and the need for "total knowledge and perspective" provided by statesmanship (guided by philosophy). Therefore, a system where empirical statesmen are complemented by individuals grounded in learning and wisdom (representing philosophical insight) is presented as the rational and practical approach to effective governance.

Incorrect Options:

• Option (A): While the passage emphasizes the importance of philosophical perspective and scientific method for governance, it does not explicitly state that all modern statesmen must be personally trained in both. The focus is on the integration of philosophy into the process of governance, not necessarily on the universal qualification of every individual statesman.

• Option (C): The passage discusses the application of philosophy to science and governance. It does not address the reform of early education systems or the training of citizens from a young age in scientific method and philosophical thinking. This option introduces a scope not covered by the passage.

• Option (D): The passage states that science needs philosophy for analysis, coordination, and goal-setting. However, it does not advocate that all scientists must also become philosophers. The requirement is for philosophy to guide and coordinate scientific endeavors, implying a collaborative or systemic integration rather than a merging of individual roles.